

Emilie is a resident of Menomonie who simply wants to have you listen in on conversations she has with a variety of newsmakers in Menomonie and Dunn County
New Episodes Drop the 1st & 3rd Wednesday Each Month

Episode #16 - Good, Bad & Ugly in Menomonie Click Here to Listen
Randy Knaack sits with Emilie to review the last year in Menomonie, and to look ahead to what 2023 has in store. They touch on a variety of topics including
- Project Hope
- Road projects
- Wonderland Hockey Rink
- Stepping Stones
- Opening of Ellsworth Creamery and Hurlburt Heating
- Wolske Bay
- Lucas Chase Incident and what we’ve learned from that
- Physical changes at the mayor’s office
- Real Estate tax decrease
- Issues with the Mabel Tainter
- Staff changes
Episode #15 - Scott Montesano Click Here to Listen
Menomonie resident Emilie Wiese takes us to her cabin for relaxing conversations about what is happening in Dunn County and the area.
This week she interviews Eau Claire Hometown Media owner Scott Montesano
Episode #14 UW-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank Click Here to Listen
UW-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank visits the cottage to update the community on the goings on at the university. She’s been at the university for three years having started just a few days before campus had to shutdown in March 2020.
Episode #13 More Tainter Family History Click Here to Listen
Episode #12 Tainter Family History Click Here to Listen
Episode #11 Human Trafficking in Western Wisconsin Click Here to Listen
Episode #10 Xcel Energy and HydroElectric Power Click Here to Listen
Episode #9 - Stepping Stones Click Here to Listen
Episode #8 - State Representative Clint Moses Click Here to Listen
Episode #7 - St. Croix Hospice Click Here to Listen
In memory of Linda Stary
Episode #6 - Menomonie School District Click Here to Listen
Episode #5 - Let's Paint the Town Click Here to Listen
Episode #4 - Retired Judge Rod Smeltzer visits Click Here to Listen
Episode #3 - Menomonie Police Chief Eric Atkinson visits Click Here to Listen
Episode #2: Menomonie Mayor Visits Click Here to Listen
Episode #1 Who is Emilie? Click Here to Listen
Menomonie resident Emilie Wiese takes us to her cabin for relaxing conversations about what is happening in Dunn County and the area.
On this debut episode…
- Why a podcast and we describe the unique location of these recordings
- We learn about who Emilie is and her background that has included living in a variety of places
o How her time living on the west coast, influences her now
- Favorite things and spots around the area
- What can we expect on this podcast